Avgolemono Soup

Normally, when I think of using citrus, I think of bright and warm summer dishes. I think of lemonade on the porch and lemon or lime pies at picnics. And if I really let my mind wander, I venture over to the Mediterranean, to Azure-blue waters, white houses overlooking cliffs and narrow paths, and citrus …

Burmese Chickpea Aloo Curry

As it grows colder in our new home state of Virginia, the craving for warm, stewy, savory dishes grows, too. As the days become shorter and colder, we find ourselves staying inside a little more, and maybe subsequently, finding ourselves a little gloomy. A practice I’ve been trying to implement more regularly is sitting in …

Chickpea and Carrot Pitas with Tahini Dressing

In the Middle East, flatbread – known as pita – was made by mixing together flour and water, then letting the dough sit out to gather yeasts from the air. When the dough showed signs of life with little air bubbles forming and popping, the pita was then baked at a high temperature, causing the …